Derek Hough shared a timeline of how uncertain the year 2023 was for him and his wife, including all the ups and downs, the happiness and the success, and the tragedy Derek and Hayley faced in 2023. Hough reflected on all the moments of their eventful year following the recovery of his wife from the recent surgery.
Earlier in the month of December 2023, during the Symphony Dance Tour, Hayley was hospitalized after an intracranial hematoma was detected inside her skull. She had to undergo emergency cranioplasty surgery on December 7, 2023.
The year, which had started with love, dance, tours, and getting married, ended with an uncertain twist in their lives. Later after the surgery through a post Derek had confirmed that Hayley is in a stable condition now and is recovering.
Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert’s 2023 Timeline
On December 31, Derek Hough shared a reel on his Instagram account as a 2023 timeline of his and Hayley Erbert. It includes all their moments from each month of the year with the caption that reads, “In the face of uncertainty, this year has been a canvas of reflection, painted with the colors of life’s challenges and joys.”
In the reel, Derek had moments from his creative projects to the unforgettable celebrations of love they had all together at their Jack and Jill bash, followed by a national tour they had along with their crew. He also shared moments of 2023, June and July, where he and his crew were planning, creating and then performed in front of everyone.
From the ‘pinnacle’ of 2023’s journey, Derek shared moments from his and Hayley’s gorgeous fairytale wedding, which took place in August 2023 after dating since 2015, and a series of moments from their ‘enchanting honeymoon’ in Italy.
Derek also shared the moment of honor he had by being the judge of ‘Dancing with the Stars’ in October. The year was full of events that were elevating, happening, and quite filled with tragedy.
Their elevating year took an uncertain twist when, soon after their marriage, during their Symphony Dance Tour, Hayley was detected with intracranial hematoma, a collection of blood within the skull usually caused by a burst of blood vessels inside the brain or trauma and accidents.
Hayley went through an emergency cranioplasty surgery on December 7, 2023. On December 22, Derek shared through his Instagram account that the surgery was successful, and now she’s in her recovery stage.
In the end of the post Derek said that these experiences are treasures of gratitude, reminding them of life’s splendor and its fleeting nature. He also added, “Each day of our extraordinary journey teaches us to cherish every fleeting moment.” in his caption.
Erbert had also taken to Instagram to share her message at the end of the year. She shared a reel that had some cherishing moments from 2023.
She wrote in the caption, “2023 was a year of the highest of highs and some life-changing moments,” to reel where Hayley was noticed doing rehearsals for performances as well as traveling along with Derek and theirs. Further, she added, “I’m so grateful for the people in my life who have stood by me through it all.”
Hayley also shared moments when she was making selections for her bridal outfit for the fairytale wedding, they had. In her caption of the reel, Erbert said, “Cheers to a beautiful new year of new adventures, lots of love, and so much more life to live.”
This post came in almost one month after Hayley went through cranioplasty surgery. She had to go through the surgery twice to restore part of her skull. On December 22, Derek confirmed that she’s now in stable condition.
On Christmas day, Hayley posted a picture of herself kissing her husband underneath a Christmas tree with the caption, “Cherishing the greatest gift of all, the precious gift of life and the love we share. Hold your loved ones close and treasure every moment.”
